Types of Kerala houseboats for Cruising in the Backwaters of Kerala


Houseboats are the major tourist attractions of the state of Kerala in India. You can find many types of houseboats, for day trips, for day and night trips etc. You can also get smaller houseboats with single and double bedrooms as well luxurious ones with 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms. You can choose the one with in your budget and enjoy the cruise in the backwaters of Kerala.

Kerala houseboats, breathtakingly beautiful moving majestically in the backwaters of Kerala with the facilities of a three star hotel, one has to cruise in them. Believe me. You can discover the scenic backwaters and the traditional villages of Kerala by cruising in an houseboat.
You can easily visit the interiors of the Kerala villages, Vembanad the largest lake in India with in your budget. These tours will give you an insight in to the tradition and the culture of the people of Kerala.

Voew of a Kerala Houseboat

About the Bedroom Kerala houseboat (AC)


You can have a single bedroomed, two bedroomed, three bed roomed and four bed roomed houseboats which you can charter cruises for a day or more. Charges and the details given down below are per day , per couple / two adults. Charges for the kids below 3 years are free.

Facilities available in the Houseboat


All the bedrooms come with attached bath, toilet, showers and enough privacy.
Wall Cupboards
Wall Fan
High Quality Vinyl Flooring
Teak wood Finishing in the walls
Mosquito Repellent
Air Conditioning
Living Area with Dining table and Chairs
Separate Sitting Chairs
TV & DVD

Front deck in the houseboat

Tariff for 1 bedroom for 2 adults per day in a houseboat


Type of Houseboat JAN-FEB MAR-SEP
A/c Houseboat - 6500 -- 5750
Non Ac Houseboat - 5500 -- 5000
Cost for Additional person (above 3 yrs) in same room : Rs 1000/

Tariff for a 2 bedroom for 4 adults per day in a houseboat
Type of Houseboat JAN-FEB MAR-SEP
A/c Houseboat 10500 8500
Non A/c Houseboat 9500 8000
Cost for Additional person ( above 3 yrs) in same room : Rs 1000/

Tariff for a 3 bedroom for 6 adults per day in a houseboat
Type of Houseboat JAN-FEB MAR-SEP
A/c (9 PM- to 06 AM) Houseboat 15500 13000
A/c (full Time) Houseboat 18500 14000
Non Ac/ Houseboat 14000 12000
Cost for Additional person ( above 3 yrs) in same room : Rs 1000/

Luxury Houseboat in the backwaters

Tariff for a 4 bedroom for 8 adults per day in a houseboat
Type of Houseboat JAN-FEB MAR-SEP
A/c (9PM-6AM) Houseboat 20000 16000
A/c( full time) 24000 20000
Non A/c Houseboat 19000 15500
Cost for Additional person ( above 3yrs) in same room : Rs 1000

The above Tariff or the houseboat includes :
Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea & Dinner
Price Includes all the applicable taxes.
All the food will be served from the fixed menu which will have only Kerala Traditional Food
Check in Time will be : 12.30 pm.
Checkout Time will be : 09.00 am.
Air conditioning will be from 09 pm to 06 am.
In case of A/c not working due to technical faults, the difference between A/c and Non A/c Charges will be refunded
The rates change according to the seasons. Better contact the Tour Operators mentioned below for more details.

Another houseboat with a lounge in the front

Details of Cancellation Charges of the Kerala Houseboat


If booking Cancelled before
15 days – 5 % of the tour cost
7 days - 10 % of the tour cost
2 days - 25 % of the tour cost
Less than 2 days – 100 % of the tour cost


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